Alphonse Mucha (1860 - 1939), born Alfons Maria Mucha in the present-day Czech Republic, was a key figure in the
Art Nouveau movement. His talent for singing carried him through school,
but drawing was his real passion. Mucha received formal
training at Munich Academy of Fine Arts and eventually moved to Paris
to continue his studies.
Paris is where he met Sarah Bernhardt, who was a famous actress in the late 1800s. He created a
myriad of different posters for plays in which she was performing. The
Gismonda art poster
was his first, which sealed the contract between the artist and the actress. He regularly created drawings
featuring lush floral backgrounds and beautiful women, such as
Le Fleur 1899,
Jour and Matin.
Moon is another art print that remains popular today.
During his life, Mucha created paintings, illustrations, advertisements, jewelry designs and postcards.
He remained loyal to his Czech heritage and eventually settled in Prague. When Czechoslovakia won its independence,
he was chosen to design the postage stamps and money. After his death, Mucha's son spent much of his time keeping
his father's legacy alive by writing about him and his art.
The art works our members like the most,
available as art prints, posters and framed prints:
1. Moon,
2. Papier a Cigarette Job, c.1897,
3. Amants,
4. La Dame Aux Camelias,
5. Bieres De La Meuse.

Choosing the Right Frame is another fun challenge.
Wood or metal? Gold or black? You can choose from dozens of different frames, also known as "mouldings".
Our recommendations can be summarized in 3 bullet points: match, coordinate and contrast. Learn more in
this article that shows you how to choose the right frame.

Finally, this video shows you how to Hang a Framed Art Print.
You will learn about the hardware used to hang the art print, how to hang the art print and specific details to take into consideration when choosing a location.
Please check out our YouTube video for more information.